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After March 25 crossing incident, FRA and MBTA review clears systems; district adds training, monitoring and outreach on bus routes
Summary
District officials said a Federal Railroad Administration review found the MBTA and railroad systems met federal requirements after a March 25 bus-rail incident; the district is strengthening driver training, monitoring routes and improving communication with families.
The district provided an update on a March 25 bus-rail crossing incident and said federal and state investigators found that rail systems met relevant federal requirements and that the bus driver made decisions intended to protect students.
Why it matters: The incident raised safety concerns because commuter-rail trains now pass through parts of the district. The district said it has committed to ongoing monitoring, additional driver training and new partnerships to reduce risk and improve communication with families.
Investigations and findings: District staff reported that the Federal Railroad Administration interviewed involved parties, reviewed bus video and MBTA video, and found the MBTA and railroad systems…
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